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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 22, 2021

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4 years ago (November 22, 2021)

Go in to my cardiologist to review my echo tomorrow 4 months out from mitral valve repair. There was a 6 week delay from Pailliary rupture to surgery due to failure to diagnose. Ejection Fraction was 31% at echo post surgery. Learn new numbers tomorrow. Was a runner, now just... Read more.

Thomas Brusstar

My mitral valve had a flail leaflet, and that was misdiagnosed/ undiagnosed for about 10 months. Apparently pneumonia is a common misdiagnosis, because of the shortness of breath and coughing. Finally got mine repaired, and my heart Re-modeled itself somewhat. Hopefully you'll see the size of your left atrium recovered... Read more.

Mathew Johnson

I am hopeful for improvement, because I traveled, they kept testing me for Covid, finally took influenza to send me back to the ER and a new cardiologist willing to listen to tge very loud murmur and schedule a TEE.

Mathew Johnson

New betablocker to help my damaged left ventricle, turns out repair is good but heart failure is a reality. Must control sodium, get rid of coffee, and wine, and no strenuous exercise, good bye running/hiking. Not sure what is left to give up, uhg.

Richard Munson

The important thing is to not give up. Yes, you might need to sacrifice a few things but you can replace them with other things. Sodium is not good even for non ohs folks, replace strenuous exercise with less strenuous, maybe walk not run and enjoy the scenery I am... Read more.

Mathew Johnson

Thanks!

Mathew Johnson

Working on a new beta blocker to help the heart heal from the damage caused before surgery by severe regurgitation.

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